Day: November 12, 2026

Richie Aiken (Sr.); RB – Xaverian Clippers Consistent with the sentiments expressed in week #1 when he previously was honored this fall (now a four-time recipient); there is no “good/decent” version of the Rockaway Beach resident! The “Aiken phenomenon” only comes in two modes—Regular season (great) and Postseason (Unstoppable)! And this past weekend, we got to witness the fullest extent of that higher gear as the 5’9, 175-pound senior tailback was his quintessential playoff self in presiding over a 26-21 triumph in a clash of 2025 champions against Xavier! Rushing for a season-best 179 yards (just three short of his career-high) and finding the end zone on two separate occasions; the #7 jersey raised his seasonal stat line to 850 yards and 12 touchdowns; thus matching his output (853 and 12) from a year ago with at least one more (and potentially two) appearance(s) still awaiting him! The first of